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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.08 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.08 and 118.93 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.08 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.08 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.08 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 62,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447.76/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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